]]>People living in villages without mains gas and in homes without central heating could benefit from grants available from Wealden District Council.

The council has won funding to install central heating in 40 privately-owned rural homes and is offering grants on a first come first served basis for those who meet the criteria.

It is working with National Grid and Affordable Warmth Solutions CIC to operate The Warm Homes Fund.

Wealden’s cabinet member for housing, Cllr Graham Wells, said: “If you are living away from mains gas, receiving some form of benefits and relying on room heaters, fires, or electric ceiling heaters, as your main source of heating, this scheme is for you.”

Those who own, or rent, can access the funding. Systems can be heavily subsidised for landlords and free for home owners if:

The home is located in a rural area that is not part of the gas network

The occupant receives qualifying benefits

The property has an Energy Performance Certificate rating of F or G

The home does not have a full central heating system.

The qualifying benefits are:

Pension Credit

Universal Credit

Child Tax Credit

Working Tax Credit

Income-based Job Seekers Allowance

Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

Income SupportThe systems will be fully funded for those who own their own home. Landlords can expect to receive two grants, one for the boiler and another for the remaining balance which, in total, should cover approximately 70% of the total cost.Referrals for funding can be made by calling Wealden District Council on 01323 443322.• Contact details for the Warm Homes Fund can be found 24/7 in our Uckfield Directory. Look for the name or search in the category for Heating.

]]>https://www.uckfielddirectory.com/20-off-meals-amiras-kitchen/feed/0New Year offer for start-up businesseshttps://www.uckfielddirectory.com/new-year-offer-start-businesses/
https://www.uckfielddirectory.com/new-year-offer-start-businesses/#respondTue, 09 Jan 2018 10:04:01 +0000https://www.uckfielddirectory.com/?p=144134Business consultant and mentor Chris Dowling is offering free introductory advice to people in the Uckfield area who have started a business in the last few months, or who are planning to do so this year.

Chris is fully aware of the challenges faced in the early days of setting up a business,

Business consultant and mentor Chris Dowling is offering free introductory advice to people in the Uckfield area who have started a business in the last few months, or who are planning to do so this year.

Chris is fully aware of the challenges faced in the early days of setting up a business, having run a family business/SME for more than 35 years.

His aim is to help ambitious business owners and prospective owners with a New Year offer which runs until the end of January.

He said: “I have the knowledge and experience to help businesses by looking at the viability of ideas, the practicality of them, and help produce a business plan and a cash flow forecast.”

Important matters

Chris added: “All these important matters must be done when starting a business, and planning ahead.”

Chris is offering up to two hours of his time, free of charge, for a face-to-face meeting where he will also be able to talk about the availability of business grants and government funded Start-Up Loans.

To take advantage of the offer, Chris can be contacted on 01825 764047 or by email on info@dowlingconsultants.co.uk.

]]>https://www.uckfielddirectory.com/new-year-offer-start-businesses/feed/0Why Uckfield estate agency chose the name Peter Oliverhttps://www.uckfielddirectory.com/uckfield-estate-agency-chose-name-peter-oliver/
https://www.uckfielddirectory.com/uckfield-estate-agency-chose-name-peter-oliver/#respondTue, 09 Jan 2018 07:42:56 +0000https://www.uckfielddirectory.com/?p=144125‘Badman’ wouldn’t have been a great name for an estate agency but where did the name Peter Oliver come from?

This is a constant question from people meeting Owen Badman and Nick Gulliver who set up their business in Uckfield last year.

The answer is that Peter and Oliver are the first and middle names of Owen’s father,

]]>‘Badman’ wouldn’t have been a great name for an estate agency but where did the name Peter Oliver come from?

This is a constant question from people meeting Owen Badman and Nick Gulliver who set up their business in Uckfield last year.

The answer is that Peter and Oliver are the first and middle names of Owen’s father, who is pictured above with Owen when he was a child.

Owen said: “I didn’t think an estate agency using the surname ‘Badman’ would set the right image, but Peter Oliver is different. The name means a lot because my father instilled a strong work ethic in me, and he was always working hard to provide for his family.”

Owen is grateful to Nick for being prepared to use the name, especially when they own the business 50/50.

]]>https://www.uckfielddirectory.com/uckfield-estate-agency-chose-name-peter-oliver/feed/0You could get married at Uckfield Picture Househttps://www.uckfielddirectory.com/get-married-uckfield-picture-house/
https://www.uckfielddirectory.com/get-married-uckfield-picture-house/#respondWed, 03 Jan 2018 16:36:03 +0000https://www.uckfielddirectory.com/?p=144119Uckfield Picture House has submitted a planning application to use one of its screens as a wedding venue.

Screen 2 used to be the balcony in the early days of the cinema and can seat 75 people.

]]>Uckfield Picture House has submitted a planning application to use one of its screens as a wedding venue.

Screen 2 used to be the balcony in the early days of the cinema and can seat 75 people.

The screen would remain as now showing films in between weddings.

Cinema owner Kevin Markwick said the 100-year-old cinema was a unique venue and if people chose to get married catering could also be offered – after all The Picture House Restaurant is just across the road.

]]>https://www.uckfielddirectory.com/get-married-uckfield-picture-house/feed/0Isenhurst offers discounted membershiphttps://www.uckfielddirectory.com/isenhurst-offers-discounted-membership/
https://www.uckfielddirectory.com/isenhurst-offers-discounted-membership/#respondTue, 02 Jan 2018 08:16:34 +0000https://www.uckfielddirectory.com/?p=144089Isenhurst Heath Club is offering new members 20% off memberships for three months if paid by direct debit.

The gym which is now twice its original size is celebrating the new look by offering the discount as the New Year gets under way.

]]>Isenhurst Heath Club is offering new members 20% off memberships for three months if paid by direct debit.

The gym which is now twice its original size is celebrating the new look by offering the discount as the New Year gets under way.

Isenhurst, on the Bellbrook Estate, has a new strength and conditioning area, new weights and cardio floor, a 1,200 sq ft fitness studio, new spinning studio, new changing rooms, and coffee and lounge area with wifi.

It also a 15m indoor swimming pool, sauna spa pool and steam room and a wide range of studio classes with personal trainers to help you.

]]>https://www.uckfielddirectory.com/isenhurst-offers-discounted-membership/feed/0Amira’s Kitchen opens in Uckfieldhttps://www.uckfielddirectory.com/amiras-kitchen-opens-uckfield/
https://www.uckfielddirectory.com/amiras-kitchen-opens-uckfield/#respondTue, 02 Jan 2018 08:01:41 +0000https://www.uckfielddirectory.com/?p=144083A new Bangladeshi and Indian restaurant has opened in Uckfield.

It is called Amira’s Kitchen – named after the baby daughter of owners Lauren and Towfique Ahmed – and can be found in Grange Road.

The restaurant is open from 2.30-1pm Tuesday to Thursday and 2.30-10.30pm on Friday and Saturday.

It is called Amira’s Kitchen – named after the baby daughter of owners Lauren and Towfique Ahmed – and can be found in Grange Road.

The restaurant is open from 2.30-1pm Tuesday to Thursday and 2.30-10.30pm on Friday and Saturday.

While you are encouraged to dine in – “There’s nothing better than piping hot Indian food straight from the kitchen,” says Lauren – takeaways are available for collection.

Two particular dishes are recommended by Towfique – Panjabi Style Lamb Shank and Rezala – both have gone down well with the restaurant’s first customers.

Check out the full dinner menu on the Amira’s Kitchen website here. In addition to the main menu speciality dishes have been designed, using traditional ingredients and methods, by experienced chef Kuel Ahmed.

There’s a Kids Menu too with a pasta option for youngsters who don’t like curry.